Aero Performance Student Placement

Alpine; Enstone; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical healthcare

On-site gym

Fully catered restaurant

Job summary

Alpine Formula One Team invites applications for an Aero Performance Student Placement in Enstone for a 1-year program starting July 2027. You will analyse aerodynamic data from wind tunnel, CFD and track tests to support development decisions.

Work with aero engineers and race teams to optimise the aero package, prepare performance reports, and contribute to continuous improvement of analysis workflows. On-site assessment in September; UK work rights required.

Qualifications

• Currently studying a degree in Aerodynamics, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and seeking an industry placement in your penultimate year of university.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of aerodynamic principles and vehicle dynamics.
• Experience with data analysis tools and CFD software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analysing wind tunnel, CFD, and trackside aerodynamic data.
• Support the validation of aero concepts through simulation and testing.
• Help prepare performance reports and visualisations for design reviews and race events.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in aero analysis workflows.
• Collaborate with design, simulation, and race engineering teams to ensure aerodynamic performance is fully understood and utilised.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Passion for motorsport

Detail-oriented mindset

Education

Aerodynamics/Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CFD software

Data analysis tools

Job description

About Us

We are a high-performance Formula One Team driven by innovation, precision, and passion. Our Aerodynamic Performance group plays a critical role in maximising the car’s on-track performance by analysing aerodynamic data and supporting development decisions. As an Aero Performance Intern, you’ll be part of a team that transforms wind tunnel, CFD, and track data into actionable insights that help shape the car’s design and race strategy.

Duration:1 year
Start Date:July 2027
Location: Enstone

The Role

As an Aero Performance Student Placement, you’ll support the team in analysing aerodynamic behaviour, validating development concepts, and contributing to performance optimisation across a range of conditions. You’ll work closely with aerodynamicists, simulation engineers, and vehicle performance teams to ensure the car’s aero package delivers maximum efficiency and downforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in analysing wind tunnel, CFD, and trackside aerodynamic data
• Support the validation of aero concepts through simulation and testing
• Help prepare performance reports and visualisations for design reviews and race events
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in aero analysis workflows
• Collaborate with design, simulation, and race engineering teams to ensure aerodynamic performance is fully understood and utilised

Who We’re Looking For

• Currently studying a degree in Aerodynamics, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and seeking an industry placement in your penultimate year of university
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of aerodynamic principles and vehicle dynamics
• Experience with data analysis tools and CFD software is beneficial
• Passion for motorsport and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset
• You must have the right to work in the UK, as we cannot provide sponsorship for this role
• Be available to attend onsite for an assessment centre in September

What We Offer in Return

At Alpine Formula One Team, you won’t just contribute; you’ll make a direct impact on race car performance at the pinnacle of motorsport. Working alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry, you’ll help shape innovation on a global stage.

Our purpose-built facilities in Enstone provide the perfect environment to thrive. We offer a competitive salary, private medical healthcare, full access to our free on-site gym, a fully catered restaurant with a daily allowance and a wide range of additional benefits designed to support your wellbeing and growth.

Beyond the perks, you’ll be part of a team that’s pushing boundaries in Formula One. The thrill of pioneering cutting-edge technology, combined with a collaborative and inclusive culture, creates unmatched opportunities for career development and personal achievement.

Take the next step in your career and play your part in shaping the future of Formula One.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Alpine Formula OneTeam, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be their true selves. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are committed to leading by example in promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our society.